Muskingum University
Muskingum University reported $70.7 million in revenue and $72.7 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $84.43 went to program services, $14.51 to management and general costs and $1.06 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 78.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $393,332 (PRESIDENT). 11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue fell 2% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $73MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $71MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 10.4% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 78.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $393,332 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.54% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 11 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 29.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 22 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe traditional undergraduate program consists of students attending school as their primary activity, mostly full-time during the day-time hours. Programs include 51 academic majors, 10 pre-professional programs, including pre-medicine and pre-law; teacher licensure in 21 areas. There are more than 40 international exchange study programs in 18 countries. Also, available is the professionally-staffed plus program for students with learning differences. During the fiscal year ending in june 30, 2025, there were 1,755 students enrolled in the undergraduate program
Muskingum University serves a continuum of learners through our graduate and continuing studies program by offering a variety of online and hybrid programs for both undergraduate and post-graduate degree- seekers as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities. Our mission is to address the needs of students desiring an alternative education pathway to better balance education with work, family and life responsibilities. Available programs include: education: master of arts in education, master of arts in teaching, ed.s, teacher licensures and endorsements, and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $322,200 | $0 | $71,132 | $393,332 |
| PROVOST Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $184,783 | $0 | $33,265 | $218,048 |
| VP OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANC Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $166,675 | $0 | $43,825 | $210,500 |
| SR. DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $140,087 | $0 | $32,633 | $172,720 |
| DIRECTOR OF NURSING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $156,784 | $0 | $12,412 | $169,196 |
| ASSOCIATE PROVOST Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,208 | $0 | $65,982 | $166,190 |
| VP FOR THE STUDENT EXPERIE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,225 | $0 | $11,145 | $157,370 |
| VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLM Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $130,909 | $0 | $22,185 | $153,094 |
11 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Muskingum University (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.9M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 22 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 51,045
- Volunteers Part I, line 6500
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| LINCOLN CONSTRUCTION Construction | $2,576,127 |
| ELLUCIAN COMPANY LP Software & consulting services | $965,455 |
| ROGER TOUVELL HEATING & AC Hvac services | $305,373 |
| CONNECT REALTY LLC Grant consulting | $205,400 |
| RUFFALO NOEL-LEVITZ INC Consulting | $198,726 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 13 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
34 private foundations reported grants to Muskingum University totaling $965K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Muskingum University's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Muskingum University reported that 84.4% of its $72.7 million in expenses went to program services, 14.5% to management and general and 1.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Muskingum University pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Muskingum University reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $393,332, for the role of PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Muskingum University get its money?
Of $70.7 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 10.4% came from contributions and grants (including 2.4% from government grants) and 78.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Muskingum University a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 31-4379515 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631309349300313 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202521279349302732 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401169349300805 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321059349300527 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241069349300804 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111259349301841 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 31-4379515: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.